Overview
The Sport, Fitness and Recreation Leadership program from DePaul University focuses on the holistic care and health of athletes and individuals in fitness and recreation settings. You’ll gain an awareness of current trends and issues, build a professional network and earn the credentials needed to pursue leadership positions in sports, fitness and recreation management.
The programme
- After graduation, you’ll be able to work as an athletic director, as well as in leadership or management roles in athletic departments, recreation and fitness facilities, corporate fitness centers, or university athletic programs.
- In addition to your online courses you'll attend two, two-day on-campus summer seminars.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- The Sport, Fitness And Recreation Leadership Program
- Organizational Leadership And Management In Sport, Fitness And Recreation
- Facility And Risk Management In Sport, Fitness And Recreation
- Strategic Communication And Marketing In Sport, Fitness And Recreation
- Program And Special Events Management In Sport, Fitness And Recreation Leadership
- Psychology Of Sport Behavior And Athletic Performance
- Ethics And Diversity In Sport, Fitness And Recreation
- Advanced Health And Science Concepts In Sport, Fitness And Recreation
- Advanced Care Of The Athlete
- Legal Issues In Sport, Fitness And Recreation
- Finance And Revenue Generation In Sport And Fitness
- Data Driven Decision Making
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
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Disciplines
Management, Organisation & Leadership Sports Management Sports Sciences View 2512 other Masters in Management, Organisation & Leadership in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Graduate admission application
- Official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended
- Résumé
- Two letters of recommendation from professors or work supervisors
- Personal statement indicating professional goals and related experience, as well as why DePaul's program in Sport, Fitness and Recreational Leadership is of particular interest
- $40 application fee
Tuition Fee
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International
16032 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 668 USD per credit during 24 months. -
National
16032 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 668 USD per credit during 24 months.
Living costs for Chicago
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.